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Lamoille River

River fishing  Vermont · 06:29 - 19:02

Lamoille River is a stretch of moving water in Vermont. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
72°
Best day
Thu
84%
73°
Fri
78%
64°
Sat
79%
61°
Sun
80%
67°
Mon
86%
70°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.32 inHg → stable
Clouds
47.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:44–07:44 Day 07:44–17:47 Dusk 17:47–19:47

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:01–17:01 Major period 03:01–05:01 Minor period 10:41–12:11 Minor period 19:51–21:21

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
67°
15:00
67°
16:00
67°
17:00
67°
18:00
64°
19:00
62°
20:00
62°
21:00
60°
22:00
58°
23:00
56°
00:00
55°
01:00
54°

Likely catch now (14 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
56%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
55%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
51%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

The Lamoille River is a river which runs through northern Vermont and drains into Lake Champlain. It is about 85 miles (137 km) in length, and has a drainage area of around 706 square miles (1,830 km2). The river generally flows southwest, and then northwest, from the water divide of the Green Mountains. It is the namesake of Lamoille County, Vermont, through which it flows. The river was the basis of the name of the now-defunct Lamoille Valley Railroad Company, successor to the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lamoille River?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lamoille River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lamoille River?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lamoille River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 18%.